MARGAO
Antruz Aviators dominated Delite Titans by 100 runs in the first match of Day 3 at the Sarsangan Priority Veterans Cricket Series at Arlem Cricket Ground.
Batting first, Antruz Aviators posted a commanding total of 231/4 in 20 overs, the highest score of the tournament. The openers Prasad Bhende (35) and Sarvesh Kamat (35) set a solid foundation with a 52-run stand. Contributions also came from Anoop Borkar (28), Mahendra Pai Kuchelkar (23), and Yogesh Naik (33*). The Titans' bowlers Sandip Audi, Siddesh Pai, and Vishnu Namshikar each took a wicket but couldn’t prevent the Aviators from reaching a big total.
Chasing 232, Delite Titans started with a 52-run partnership between Sandip Thali (37) and Shiraj Pai Khot (15). However, the introduction of spin by Gomakant Mahambrey (2 wickets) turned the tide. The Titans collapsed to 79/5 by the 10th over. Despite efforts from Vishnu Namshikar (17) and Siddesh Pai (17), they were bowled out for 131. The Aviators won by 100 runs, with Sandeep Phaldesai and Mahambrey picking two wickets each.
Individual Awards: Man of the Match: Prasad Bhende (Antruz Aviators); Best Batter: Sandip Thali (Delite Titans); Best Bowler: Sandeep Phaldesai (Antruz Aviators)
Antruz Aviators lead the table with 6 points from 3 matches. Ultracon Madgaon Royals follow with 4 points. Mapusa Dream Crushers and Delite Titans each have 1 point.
In a close contest, Ultracon Madgaon Royals defeated Mapusa Dream Crushers by 14 runs.
Batting first, the Royals posted 180/3 in 20 overs, with Vishwesh Kamat (38), Sandeep Dalal (38), Rakesh Mallya (35*) leading the charge. Shailesh Mahajan was the lone wicket-taker for the Dream Crushers.
In reply, Mapusa Dream Crushers were restricted to 166 all out. After a solid start from Rajesh Colvalcar (28) and Balkrishna Hodarkar (20), Deep Bhende (3 wickets) dismantled their middle order. Despite valiant efforts from Avinash Kossambe (34) and Laxmikant Kurade (20), the Dream Crushers fell short.
Individual Awards: Man of the Match: Rakesh Mallya (Ultracon Madgaon Royals); Best Batter: Vishwesh Kamat (Ultracon Madgaon Royals); Best Bowler: Deep Bhende (Ultracon Madgaon Royals)
